Team L&M In a quiet shed at IIT Bombay, a small team of engineers, guided by Prof B Ravi and supported by the Government of Maharashtra and Government of India, began working on innovative medical devices to address pressing healthcare challenges. In less than four years, the Biomedical Engineering and Technology Incubation Centre (BETiC) has […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha As if mainstream media wasn’t enough, social media too is now falling into the same rut. There is a slight difference though: while journalists working in mainstream media are answerable to their bosses and hence, follow a particular line of writing, there are no such limitations on social media. The result: all […]Read More
This beautiful world looks even more beautiful to us because of artistes who show us the various colours of life around. There are different types of artistes in this world. Some are singers, dancers, painters, musicians and many more. But there are a few who are all-in-one. It has been a while that I have […]Read More
The misty hills of Panchgani recently played host to the 10th Art Getaway by Platform For Artists (PFA), a Pune-based creative community focused on interdisciplinary art. Organised in collaboration with Zostel, one of India’s largest backpacker hostel chains, the three-day residency (August 10–12) took place at a newly opened shipping container-style hostel, aligning with Zostel’s […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha For artist Neeti Aggarwal, painting, besides being a passion since childhood, is akin to meditation. The Haridwar-born artist, who recently showcased her work at the Convention Foyer, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, believes art is a way to rediscover herself. “Creating art gives me immense personal gratification. I don’t paint to be […]Read More
It is said for a dancer that dance should always be a very spiritual thing, a way that connects him or her to the supreme power, the power that has blessed the dancer with the gift of dance. Each move, each step, each expression slowly and steadily brings the dancer closer to the divine power. […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha This was the first time in over two decades of my journalistic career that someone I emailed questions about life, achievements, future plans and more… had the courtesy to reply with detailed answers—and even thanked me for taking an interest in his accomplishments. That’s Rishi Piparaiya for you, dear readers. The founder of […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Fanney Khan is the story of hopes and dreams. It tells you how regular hard work, practice, perseverance and a positive attitude helps one achieve success. It also tells you that for succeeding in professional life, you don’t have to ‘compromise’ but hone your skills. Most films portray the love of […]Read More
. NOTE: If you are thinking, there’s a typo in the headline, please read on… Rajkumari Sharma Tankha There is a TV serial on air on channel Star Bharat these days — Nimki Mukhiya. And like other shows on the idiot box, this one too has an ample amount of saas-bahu saga. But unlike other serials, the story […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha Her debut novel, What About Meera, won the inaugural Minara Aziz Hassim Literary Prize in South Africa and was longlisted for both the Etisalat Prize for Fiction—one of the most prestigious literary awards for African fiction—and the Sunday Times Barry Ronge Fiction Prize, South Africa’s largest literary honour. Her short stories also secured […]Read More